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Alfred Dunhill Christmas 2008 Gifts

Published: 11/9/2008 6:04:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Fashion and Design | Luxury Electronics | Pens and Writing Instruments | Style and Sartorial Elegance

Christmas 2008 gets a mechanical twist from traditional British couturier Alfred Dunhill with their new mechanical belt...
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L’Objet Pagoda Collection

Published: 11/5/2008 6:25:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Home Furnishings

Embellish your dining table with a touch of Orient and opulence with L’Objet’s collection of exquisite napkin jewels, salt- and pepper shakers, saucer trays and wine stoppers...
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Christie’s Autumn Contemporary Art Sale

Published: 11/4/2008 10:45:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions

On 30 November and 1 December 2008, the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center will play host to Christie’s Autumn sales of Asian Contemporary Art...
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Get Your Own Lego Replica

Published: 10/15/2008 6:23:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

It looks like Madame Tussauds could be facing a little competition, but instead of wax figurines, think LEGO bricks. For $60,000, LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya will present you with a life-size LEGO brick replica of yourself.
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Lladro Porcelain Great Dragons

Published: 10/11/2008 6:08:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Spanish porcelain sculpture house Lladro is introducing a new collection for Singapore called the Great Dragons.
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Exquisite Porcelain from Bernardaud

Published: 8/7/2008 2:07:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Home Furnishings

Since 1863, Bernardaud of Limoges, France, has been creating luxury porcelain offerings for the crème de la crème of society. Still family owned and run today...
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Designer Chairs by Formica

Published: 6/25/2008 10:22:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Formica Corporation, a U.S.-based company renowned for making decorative surfacing materials for commercial and residential purposes, in collaboration with the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio...
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Dale Mathis Collection

Published: 6/19/2008 6:13:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Dale Mathis’ fascination with miniatures, wheels and gears has inspired him to create baffling works of art that provoke and intrigue.
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Art Meets High Fashion With Franz's Miss Lanvin Dolls

Published: 6/5/2008 10:16:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Born out of an artistic collaboration between Taiwanese maker of home accessories Franz Collection and Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz, the Miss Lanvin doll collection immortalizes Elbaz’s most signature looks...
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Twentyfirst/twentyfirst in Chelsea, New York

Published: 5/19/2008 3:08:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

New Yorkers can now experience French furniture dealer, Renaud Vuillat’s taste for the most exceptionally aesthetic and unique designs in furniture. Having spent 15 years in France, where he owns a gallery in the heart of Paris’ St. Germain...
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Baccarat's Damoiselles Collection

Published: 5/6/2008 2:09:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

The vintage 80s black and white combination is revived in Baccarat Crystals’ Damoiselles (Young Ladies) collection. The distinctive collection is custom decorated for Baccarat by young designer Stéphanie Balini...
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Renault F1 Team Collection Chess Set

Published: 3/27/2008 2:12:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

This collection is a dream come true for the ultimate gamer, especially so for the gamer that shares passion for both the adrenalin rush of Formula 1 and the classical battle of chess. We have the latest exclusive pictures of the chess set for you courtesy of the makers at the Renault F1 Team Collection.
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Francis Bacon Painting Set To Smash Sotheby's Records

Published: 3/26/2008 10:06:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

A Francis Bacon painting is set for a record-breaking US$70 million when it goes under the hammer at an auction in Sotheby's, in New York in May.
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Authentic Japanese Samurai Armor Online

Published: 2/25/2008 5:04:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Collectors of vintage armor will be pleased to know that they can surf the marketplace from the comfort of their home. Toraba.com has opened up its website, offering a range of authentic Japanese samurai armor.
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Fillico Beverly Hills Water At $100 Per Bottle

Published: 2/11/2008 4:29:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

At $100-a-bottle, these bottled water by Fillico Beverly Hills drives home the message that water is priceless. The frosted glass bottles are decorated with Swarovski crystals and gold paint...
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Seiler Limited Edition Suspension Grand Piano

Published: 1/31/2008 5:00:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

German piano maker Seiler stands the concept of the grand piano on its head with this architecture-by-way-of-Kraftwerk suspension piano.
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Robber Baron Collection By Studio Job

Published: 1/12/2008 12:17:00 PM

Keywords: Home Furnishings | Art and Collectibles

Designers Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel from Belgian design firm, Studio Job, are accustomed to raising eyebrows with their works. Their exclusive Robber Baron collection commissioned by owner Murray Moss...
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